Brooks Atkinson
1894 - 1984
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Quotes
Biography
Brooks Atkinson (1894-1984) was an American theatre critic and journalist. He worked for The New York Times for over 30 years, becoming one of the most influential critics of his time. Atkinson's insightful reviews supported the development of American theatre and contributed to the success of numerous productions. His dedication to promoting quality theatrical works and nurturing new talent earned him widespread respect in the theater community.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The whole problem of the theater is a continuous process of renewal in which criticism plays its part.
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The theater is a spiritual and social X-ray in which the community sees its unavowed desires and fears as plainly as in a newspaper mirror.
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Criticism in the theater is nothing but the establishment of that relation.
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The stage should always be a kind of laboratory where the arts are mixed.
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The theater needs continual reminders that there is nothing more debasing than the work of those who do well what is not worth doing at all.